3:00–5:30
Registration
Galway Bay Hotel
28–30 August 2026 · Salthill, Galway
Convention
Programme
Three days of leadership, connection, culture and unforgettable Galway experiences at the JCI Ireland National Convention 2026.
Galway 2026
28August
Friday
Friday
30August
Sunday
Sunday
Convention weekendFriday to Sunday
Main venueGalway Bay Hotel
Theme#ConnectedGoals
Convention Programme
Your weekend, beautifully planned.
Move through each day to see every official session, social event and Galway experience.
Friday
Welcome to Galway
Registration, introductions and a celebration of Celtic culture.
4:00–5:00
Micil Distillery Tour
4:30–5:15
Delegate Session
Galway Bay Hotel
First Timers Session
6:00–7:00
Official Event
The Oslo Bar
National Convention Opening Ceremony
7:00–12:00
Social Highlight
The Oslo Bar
Celtic Night
Saturday
Lead, connect and celebrate
A full day of leadership, learning, Galway activities and the Gala.
8:00–10:00
Leadership
Galway Bay HotelNEC Meeting
9:00–11:00
Registration
Galway Bay HotelRegistration Desk Open
9:30–10:00
Keynote
Galway Bay HotelKeynote Speaker 1
10:00–10:30
Keynote
Galway Bay HotelKeynote Speaker 2
10:00–11:00
Galway Bay Boat Tour
10:30–12:30
Competition
Galway Bay HotelDebating Competition
12:45–13:45
Delegates Lunch
14:00–15:00
Business Event
Galway Bay HotelWomen in Business Event
14:00–15:00
Galway Food Tour
15:00–16:00
Escape Rooms
16:00–16:45
Galway City Museum
18:00–19:15
Reception
Galway Bay HotelReception Drinks & Toasts
19:15–01:00
Convention Gala
Galway Bay HotelGala Evening
Fine dining, celebration and the signature night of the National Convention.
Sunday
Discover, reflect and farewell
A final morning by the Atlantic followed by the farewell lunch and Galway Girl Pub Crawl.
9:00–10:00
Kick the Wall Tour
10:30–11:30
Pre-booked Activity *
SalthillAtlantaquaria
11:30–12:30
Keynote
Galway Bay HotelKeynote Speaker 3
13:00–14:00
Delegates Farewell Lunch
14:00–17:00
Closing Social
Salthill to City CentreGalway Girl Pub Crawl
Atlantaquaria: This activity is reserved for delegates who booked it. Payment can be made at the venue, as it is outside the official convention programme.
Special VIP Guest
Alejandra Castillo
Junior Chamber International World President 2026
We are honoured to welcome the 2026 JCI World President to Galway for the JCI Ireland National Convention. Her presence will bring a truly international perspective to a weekend dedicated to leadership, connection and positive change.
A global voice for active citizenship and enterprising leadership.
Guest Speakers
Ideas that inspire action.
Our Guest Speakers will be announced soon.
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Saturday · 9:30
Keynote Speaker 1
TBA - Coming Soon
02
Saturday · 10:00
Keynote Speaker 2
TBA - Coming Soon
03
Sunday · 11:30
Keynote Speaker 3
TBA - Coming Soon
Across Galway
Convention venues with character.
From the Galway Bay Hotel to Salthill and the city centre, the programme blends professional sessions with memorable local experiences.
Galway Bay Hotel
Main convention venue, keynotes, business sessions and Gala.
The Oslo Bar
Opening ceremony, Celtic Night and farewell lunch.
Salthill
Atlantic-side activities and the start of Sunday’s closing social.
Galway City Centre
Food, culture, entertainment and iconic Galway atmosphere.